Officials from the Aveda Institute of Maine said an increasing number of barbers and cosmetologist students are struggling to complete state-administered tests, which are only offered in English, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish.
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber honors its members in annual awards event in Augusta
More than 800 members of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce turned out Friday to celebrate the recipients of the 2020 Kenney Awards, which recognize their commitment and contributions to the Kennebec Valley area.
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Augusta woman sentenced for swinging hatchet at man
Annmarie A. Meserve, who previously spent five years in prison for stabbing a man in the back, to serve three years on a criminal threatening charge.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Wilton man arrested after crashing his car during chase
Dillan W. Hatch, 27 of Wilton, was arrested after leading Kennebec Sheriff’s deputies on a chase through Manchester and Augusta.
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Win black bear den visit with MDIFW biologists
Every winter, MDIFW biologists visit more than 75 dens of female black bears.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man to serve 4 months in prison for brutally assaulting woman renting space in his home
Jarody, 35, pleaded guilty in court Thursday to a felony charge of aggravated assault.
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Voters will determine award winners at Augusta Kenney Awards
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce membership will choose who will take home Kenney Awards Friday night in three categories: Community Service, Cynergy Young Professional and President’s Choice.
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Maryland man gets 14 days for high-speed chase, drug possession
Lenwood Williams, 29, was reportedly experiencing a mental health breakdown during the incident that lead to his arrest June 29, 2018.
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Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Augusta
Quashay Phillips, 24, allegedly slashed a woman’s throat in February 2019 during an argument over going to Walmart.